Wind turbines a beautiful sight - because of what they represent

A developer persuaded landowners to bless his plans for more than two dozen wind turbines that would tower more than 40 stories high. But after a years-long battle with Allegheny County officials and concerned neighbors, the clear cut hilltops remain bare.

A developer persuaded landowners to bless his plans for more than two dozen wind turbines that would tower more than 40 stories high. But after a years-long battle with Allegheny County officials and concerned neighbors, the clear cut hilltops remain bare.

I read with interest Dan Rodricks column, “Wind resistance in O.C. is ludicrous” (June 12). He noted “the resistance by the mayor and other municipal leaders in Ocean City to the prospect of a wind farm 14 to 17 miles offshore.”

I was in Copenhagen, Denmark, several years ago and could see wind turbines from my hotel. My reaction was not how unsightly they were. Rather, I complemented the Danes on being so progressive.